Assoc Director, Quality Assurance

At Gilead, we're creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we've tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world's biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead's team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we're looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. This is a people leader role within the QA Packaging and Labeling team in Gilead's External Quality Operations department. The ideal candidate will have established people leader experience and some packaging / labeling experience.

This is an onsite position based at our headquarters in Foster City, CA.

Knowledge :

• ?Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of QA principles, concepts, industry practices, and standards.

Demonstrates excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience as an effective people leader, driving high performance, developing talent, and resolving issues.

Demonstrates some knowledge of Six Sigma tools, Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology, performance measures and quality improvement approach. Demonstrates working knowledge of Risk Management tools (e.g., Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and / or Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Basic Qualifications :

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Specific Job Responsibilities :

Manages QA personnel responsible for batch review and lot disposition activities, including organizing and prioritizing group tasks, performing training, and writing performance reviews.

Performs a wide variety of activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Ensures compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Acts as an initial point of business escalation and provides guidance to staff on path-forward options.

Participates in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure quality across internal and CMO operations related to Packaging and Labeling.

Ensures that the quality of products conform to established standards and agency guidelines.

Works directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, audits and statistical process control analyses are conducted on a continuing basis.

Participates in compliance audits as required. Interfaces with contract manufacturers to address performance or compliance issues.

May interface with regulatory agencies as required.

Writes and / or implements changes to controlled documents (e.g., SOPs, work instructions) as needed.

Some positions at this level may specialize in transferring and driving quality initiatives across CMO organizations - this would include areas like CMO technology transfer, CMO process improvement, etc.

People Leader Accountabilities

Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.

Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose.

Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is : $182,070.00 - $235,620.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.